Free Library of Philadelphia
“One Book, One Philadelphia” Events Are Underway
Events for the Free Library’s annual “One Book, One Philadelphia” citywide book club are underway. This year’s book is Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier. The […]
Mayor Nutter Likes Car-Free Streets, Too
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here’s what you need to know today: • Mayor Nutter wants to repeat Popeadelphia’s car-free streets, too — and soon. One of the […]
PHOTO: Mayor Nutter Poses With Jimmy Carter at the Free Library
Jimmy Carter poses with Mayor Michael Nutter, just back from a diplomacy trip to Mexico. The Mayor stopped by the Free Library to welcome the former […]
Jimmy Carter to Sign Books Friday at Free Library
Former President Jimmy Carter will sign books Friday at the Free Library.
Artist Rachelle Lee Smith Giving Talk on Speaking OUT Tonight at Free Library
Artist and author Rachelle Lee Smith, known for her popular work Speaking OUT: Queer Youth in Focus, will be giving a free talk this evening at […]
Gay Things To Do in Philly After Pride This June
Sure, all of those pride celebrations may be done, but that doesn’t mean that there are aren’t tons of great activities, parties, lectures, and events […]
Renderings: What Select Free Library Branches Will Look Like Post-Renovations
Since learning that the William Penn Foundation has endowed $25 million to the Free Library of Philadelphia for their Building Inspiration: 21st Century Libraries Initiative, we’ve been looking forward to seeing […]
Philadelphia Science Festival Has Some Nerdy Food Events
If you’re reading this blog you are most likely just as obsessed with food and drinks as we are. We’re in love with the combined […]
Opera Diva Deborah Voigt Coming to Free Library
Deborah Voigt was fired because she was too fat. I hate to start a piece about the extraordinarily talented Ms. Voigt by pointing out her weight—this […]
Massive Upgrades for Central Library
In addition to having a scheduled fresh pedestrian-friendly redesign right outside its doors, the Parkway Central Library at 1901 Vine will also be getting a facelift […]
Moshe Safdie Awarded 2015 AIA Gold Medal
The Board of Directors at the American Institute of Architecture has chosen Moshe Safdie, FAIA, as the recipient of the 2015 AIA Gold Medal. The […]
DO THIS: National Book Award Finalist John Lahr at Free Library Tonight
We have a very timely guest appearance happening at the Free Library tonight. Author and longtime The New Yorker drama critic John Lahr will come to town […]
Largest Gift Ever for Philadelphia Free Library
The William Penn Foundation has given the Free Library of Philadelphia $25 million, the largest gift ever made to the library. (Sorry, that donation of […]